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Power Tools - DEWALT® and Delmar Release First Two Guides in Quick Check Series, Offering Professionals Resources that Cover Wiring and Construction Math



TOWSON, Md. – (Oct. 12, 2010) – Today, DEWALT and Delmar announce the publication of the first two installments in the new Quick Check series – the DEWALT® Wiring Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition and the DEWALT® Construction Math Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition. The four-part Quick Check series, authored by construction industry veteran Chris Prince, is a new jobsite reference solution within the DEWALT Professional Reference series.

“The Quick Check series is designed to provide critical information in an easy reference format, to help to ensure building professionals have the necessary information to complete construction projects safely and accurately,” said Jennifer Ervin, director of business development, DEWALT. “The compact size, laminated pages and durable binding of each book make it able to withstand a variety of jobsite conditions.”

Understanding electrical formulas is a critical skill for electricians as accurate calculations make for proper code compliance and safe installations. The DEWALT® Wiring Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition compiles the most commonly used formulas and simplifies them, using a step-by-step approach and practical, real-world examples.

Topics range from Ohm's Law and power formulas to areas of conduit and conduit fill. In addition, reference tabs and a sturdy design make the guide a beneficial tool that will weather a variety of jobsite conditions.

The DEWALT® Construction Math Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition identifies the mathematical formulas that are most commonly used in the construction industry and simplifies them using a clear, step-by-step approach. The guide covers basic conversions, percentages, volume calculations, framing calculations and more; and clarifies complicated calculations with detailed charts and tables. Overall comprehension is enhanced with real-world examples that offer a meaningful and relevant context for important calculations.

The final two guides in this series include the DEWALT® Plumbing Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition and the DEWALT® Carpentry Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition, both of which will be available later this year. The DEWALT® Plumbing Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition focuses on more than 100 of the most commonly used plumbing formulas and covers the conversion of water measurements, horizontal drain sizing, vent pipe sizing and more. The DEWALT® Carpentry Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition covers topics ranging from math calculations and fastener schedules to span tables, load calculations and framing.

For more information or to purchase the DEWALT® Wiring Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition, the DEWALT® Construction Math Quick Check: Extreme Duty Edition or any other book in the DEWALT Professional Reference Series, please visit www.DEWALT.cengage.com.


About DEWALT
DEWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories with more than 300 power tool and equipment products, as well as 1,000 power tool accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors, nailers, saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw-driving accessories and more. DEWALT also works with a number of license partners, including Cengage Learning, a leading provider of innovative teacher, learning and research solutions. Through DEWALT’s partnership with Cengage Learning, the company provides valuable reference guides for professional tradesmen in a variety of industries. DEWALT tools can be found nationally and internationally, wherever tools are sold. With over 1,000 factory-owned and authorized locations, DEWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America. For more information, call 1-800-433-9258 or follow DEWALT on Facebook and Twitter.

About Delmar and Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, is the leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the health care, technology and trades, and career education markets. Delmar's market-leading imprints include Autodesk Press, Chilton, Milady, NetLearning and OnWord Press. For more information please visit www.cengage.com or www.delmar.cengage.com.